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Transparent tool-free 2.5 inch SATA enclosure with USB-C cable, 58g

KingSpec

KingSpec 2.5 SSD Enclosure USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps tool-free drive enclosure

SKU CH-571Z-VHM0V MPN 2.5 SSD Enclosure

Tool-free 2.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C for fast, portable storage

  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Bay count1 Bay
  • Supported operating systemsWindows/Mac OS/Linux
  • Product dimensions15 × 80 × 123 mm
  • Product weight58g
  • Tool-free design installs a 2.5 SATA drive in seconds
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C delivers up to 10Gbps transfer speed
  • Weighs only 58g and measures 15 x 80 x 123mm for easy portability
  • Works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux without driver installation
  • Supports 2.5 SATA HDD or SSD from 7mm to 9.5mm thickness

Tool-free 2.5-inch SATA enclosure

The KingSpec enclosure accepts a single 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD and connects it to a host via USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C. It is built for users who need to turn an internal drive into portable external storage without using screws or tools. The case slides open in seconds and supports drive thicknesses from 7mm to 9.5mm. Driver-free operation works on Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 practical throughput

The USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface is rated at 10Gbps, but the enclosure’s internal bridge limits real-world transfer speed to 5Gbps. UASP support reduces CPU overhead and latency during sustained copies. Performance will vary with the installed drive and the host controller; the 5Gbps ceiling means large sequential transfers will not saturate the full USB 3.1 Gen 2 bandwidth.

6TB drive capacity limit

The enclosure supports 2.5-inch SATA drives up to 6TB, which is the maximum capacity the bridge firmware can address. Drives larger than 6TB are not recognised and will not function in this unit. Buyers planning to use higher-capacity drives must choose a different enclosure.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingSpec
Model name2.5 SSD Enclosure
Storage
Bay count1 Bay
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
Size & build
Product dimensions15 × 80 × 123 mm
Product weight58g
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size131 × 89 × 28 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows/Mac OS/Linux

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 2.5-inch SATA version or is there another capacity option?

This enclosure accepts one 2.5-inch SATA HDD or SSD from 7 mm to 9.5 mm thick, supporting drives up to 6 TB.

What does the 5 Gbps headline speed mean when I copy files to my computer?

Real-world transfers reach up to 5 Gbps over USB 3.1 Gen 1, so a 1 GB file moves in roughly five seconds with UASP enabled.

Does the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port actually run at 10 Gbps or is it limited?

The Type-C connector uses USB 3.1 Gen 1 signalling, capping the link at 5 Gbps despite the Gen 2 label.

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